Preparation - Wallenstein LXT95 Operator's Manual

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PREPARATION

1. Never use the engine and machine until the
operators have been adequately trained in the
safe operation of the machine and have read
and completely understand:
• Safety, Operation and Feature sections of
this manual,
• Engine Operator's Manual
• Each of the Safety Messages found on the
safety signs on the engine and machine.
2. Personal protection equipment including:
• hard hat,
• safety glasses,
• safety shoes,
• gloves,
• hearing protection
• safety vest
are recommended
during assembly, in-
stallation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal,
cleaning, or moving the trailer. Do not allow
long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewellery to
be around equipment.
3� PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Power equipment with or
without equipment attached
can often be noisy enough
to cause permanent, partial
hearing loss. We recommend
that you wear hearing pro-
tection on a full-time basis if the noise in the
Operator's position exceeds 80db. Noise over
85db on a long-term basis can cause severe
hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the
Operator over a long-term basis may cause
permanent, total hearing loss.
NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from
tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such
sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a
lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
4. When there are 2 or more operators, review and
understand the system of hand signals.
5. Keep bystanders away at a safe distance (6m -
20 ft) when loading or stacking. Mark the danger
zone with safety cones.
6. Determine a safe load / unload trailer location:
• area must be clear of stones, branches or
hidden obstacles that might cause a tripping,
hooking or snagging hazard.
• ground should be firm and level.
• Be aware of overhead hazards: branches,
cables, electrical wires.
7. Determine a safe log stack location:
• Log stack should be on level ground.
• Ensure stack location does not interfere with
safe loading / unloading of material.
• Tall log stacks should be braced to prevent
collapse.
8. Precut and delimb material so that it is ready to
load into the trailer. Do not run a chainsaw and
the machine at the same time.
9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
11. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
12. If fuel is on site, store it well away from the
material pile .
13. Perform the "PreOperation Checklist" procedure
before starting work.
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